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A Missouri Man Arrested Over Child‑Safety Charges

March 12, 2026

In Benton County, a 45‑year‑old Missouri resident named Scott Minor was taken into custody at about 3:40 p. m. Friday. Police say he is suspected of helping a child online and grooming her for sexual purposes. No formal charges have been filed yet, but he is being held with a $150, 000 bond. Minor

politics

Food Stamps vs. Sweet Treats: A Legal Battle

March 12, 2026

Food‑stamp users across the United States have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Agriculture, challenging rules that stop them from buying sugary drinks, energy drinks and candy with their benefits. The complaint, filed in a Washington, D. C. , federal court, argues that the restrictions

health

Vaccines and the Parent‑Doctor Conversation

March 11, 2026

A nurse practitioner in a small Kentucky clinic meets an eleven‑day‑old baby named Asher. While checking his basic health, she asks the parents if they have considered a shot that could keep him safe from a common lung infection. They say no, and the doctor respects their decision. The parents had

health

Vaccines After COVID: What Low‑Income Nations Learned

March 11, 2026

The coronavirus crisis pushed many kids in poorer countries out of routine shots, a sharp drop that worried health experts. But how the pandemic shaped people’s trust in vaccines beyond COVID‑19 is still a puzzle. Researchers gathered all the evidence they could find to see if fear of COVID or

politics

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

politics

Jesse Jackson’s Legacy Sparks Call to Action at Memorial

March 7, 2026

A large gathering in Chicago honored a civil‑rights icon whose influence stretched from boardrooms to picket lines. The ceremony, held in a 10, 000‑seat Black church, mixed music, speeches and moments that felt both spiritual and political. Guests heard gospel singers and a popular singer perform

science

Science Lost in the Skies

March 7, 2026

The world watches missiles fly over the Middle East and sees the obvious damage: people hurt, leaders lost, oil prices jump. But a hidden cost is also growing, one that shows up not on a battlefield map but in laboratories and libraries. In June of last year, two missiles from Iran hit the Weizma

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Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

entertainment

Talking Up the Pay Gap: A Star’s Shift

March 7, 2026

Gillian Anderson, best known for playing Dana Scully on “The X‑Files, ” has spoken openly about why she still talks about women’s pay in Hollywood. She says that for years she avoided being seen as a role model because the label felt like extra pressure. During a recent interview, Anderson exp

politics

Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

March 7, 2026

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F